Founded in 1930 by Mr Lee Ah Hock, Beach Road Scissors Cut Curry Rice started its humble beginnings as a food cart parked at Clyde Terrace Market “铁巴刹” before making its way to the now iconic 229 Jalan Besar shophouse.

As an immigrant from Hainan, China, Mr Lee dedicated his work to serving labourers with a modest meal of rice, curry and chap chye (mixed vegetables) at affordable prices.